Methylene Dichloride (MDC)
Methylene dichloride (MDC) is also known as dichloromethane. It is a volatile and colourless liquid commonly used as a solvent in various industries, like pharm...
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MDC Prices Under Pressure as US Pharma Tariffs Disrupt Demand Patterns
Domestic MDC prices dropped ₹1–2/kg due to weak pharma demand, while volatile methanol feedstock costs, driven by oversupply in China and U.S. sanctions on Iran, added uncertainty. Global crude softness further weighed on sentiment. With steady production but sluggish consumption, MDC prices are expected to stay mixed in the near term.
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US Ban on Iranian Methanol Importers Fuels Global Price Spike, Lifts MDC on Feedstock Crunch
Indian MDC prices jumped ₹4.50/kg in a week, supported by surging methanol feedstock costs after U.S. sanctions on Iranian-origin imports. Supply in the West is tight, while the South operates at full capacity. Despite weak downstream demand, prices are likely to remain bullish due to persistent feedstock shortages and sanctions risk.
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Iran-Israel war trigger Chemical Chain Reaction: Methanol Up, MDC & Acetic Acid Follow
Week-on-week, methanol prices have risen by ₹6/kg—triggered primarily by escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. On June 14, 2025, Iran’s South Pars gas field in Kangan (Bushehr province) was reportedly struck by an Israeli drone. The attack has severely disrupted Iranian methanol shipments and raised alarms across global petrochemical markets.
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Manufacturers Push MDC Price Hike, But Market Struggles with Low Demand
MDC prices have increased, with manufacturers raising offers despite weak demand. Domestic supply is abundant due to increased production capacity from TGV SRAAC and the new entry of Sreyas. However, demand from the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) sector remains low. The market is expected to remain volatile, with price stability dependent on manufacturer coordination and inventory management.
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Indian MDC Market Sees Price Correction Amid Ample Supply and Weak Demand
Methylene dichloride (MDC) prices in India have decreased by ₹3/kg this week due to sluggish demand from the API sector and higher inventory levels. Price reductions have been noted across various regions, with authorized dealers offering lower prices in southern India. Increased production capacity from TGV SRAAC and Sreyas has contributed to the price decline. Price volatility is expected in the near term.
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MDC Market Dynamics: Slow Demand, Cheaper Imports, and Supply Abundance
MDC prices have dropped by ₹2/kg due to weak demand, cheaper imports, and rising inventories. Domestic manufacturers face competition intensified by Sreyas Industries' re-entry, while feedstock cost pressures limit price flexibility.
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India’s Acetic Acid Market Remains Stable; Downstream Sentiment Muted During Festive Period
Domestic Acetic Acid prices in India strengthened through October 2025, driven by firm methanol feedstock costs and cautious downstream demand. While global methanol prices softened under tariff pressure, domestic supply remained stable. Post-festive demand recovery from pharmaceutical and packaging sectors is expected to support prices into early November.
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Acetic Acid Prices Extend Decline Amid Weak Feedstock and Subdued Demand
Acetic Acid prices in India continued their downward trend amid weak methanol feedstock and cautious downstream demand. Despite international prices firming slightly on Chinese restocking, domestic sentiment remains subdued. Stable supply, potential post-monsoon VAM demand, and gradual recovery in pharmaceuticals could support market stabilization through October.
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Methanol Import Constraints and Festive Buying Keep Indian Market Bullish
Indian methanol prices held firm near ₹31/kg despite a festive lull, driven by strong formaldehyde demand and curtailed Iranian imports. Chinese CFR prices softened on oversupply, but Indian buyers continue active procurement. Futures show near-term tightness, while crude and gas trends add to overall market caution.
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